A solo exhibition of new paintings by George Rush will be presented by David Richard Contemporary. A reception for the artist will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at 130 Lincoln Ave. Suite D, Santa Fe. For more information call 983-9555.

Launch Projects presents a public reception for Tete de Veau, Bologna Skin Babylon, will be from 6-7 p.m. March 10 at 355 E. Palace Ave., Santa Fe.
Talks

Join El Rancho de las Golondrinas for a free lecture March 31. The talk is presented at 7 p.m. at the Santuario de Guadalupe in downtown Santa Fe. Call 471-2261 for more information.

The Friends of Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge will host an interpretive talk at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Highway 281, east of Las Vegas, N.M. For more information call Linda Kelly at 454-9452 or Jan Arrott at 454-6115.
Performance

The Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble brings its innovative, bold forms of artistic expression to Popejoy Hall for one performance only at 7:30 p.m. today. Tickets for The Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble are currently on sale for $28, $35 and $43. Online purchases can be made through popejoypresents.com or unmtickets.com. To charge by phone call 877-664-8661 or 505-925-5858. Group orders for 15 or more may be placed by calling 505-344-1779.

The Music Man comes to Popejoy Hall for two performances at 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday. The Music Man has become one of the most adored musicals today. It has won the first Grammy Award for Best Original Cast album, five Tony Awards, Theatre World Award as well as having received many more nominations. Tickets for The Music Man are on sale for $49, $41 and $33. Tickets can be purchased at the UNM Ticket Offices and select area Albertsons locations. Online purchases can be made through popejoypresents.com or unmtickets.com. To charge by phone call 877-664-8661.

The Tribute Trio plays Herbie Hancock at 7:30 p.m. March 12 at the historic old San Ysidro Church, 966 Old Church Road, Corrales. Tickets are $25 in advance by calling 505-898-0660, or at the door.

Belisama Irish Dance presents “Rhythm and Fire 2011”at 7 p.m. March 12 and 2:30 p.m. March 13 at the James A. Little Theater. Tickets are $10 for children, students and seniors; and $15 for adults and are available at Travel Bug in Santa Fe, Brownell’s Hallmark in Los Alamos or by calling 670-1325.

Ilan Azriel brings his unique visual creation, The Aluminum Show, to Popejoy Hall for three performances at 8 p.m. March 18 and 3 and 8 p.m. March 19. The Aluminum Show will amuse audience members of all ages as materials are manipulated to bring inanimate objects to life. Tickets for The Aluminum Show are currently on sale for $35, $29 and $22. Tickets can be purchased at the UNM Ticket Offices and select area Albertsons locations. Online purchases can be made through popejoypresents.com or unmtickets.com. To charge by phone call 877-664-8661.

Hymn For Her will perform a free show at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Cowgirl BBQ in Santa Fe.